Park (Scenic Area) Introduction
The Grand Canal Forest Park is located on both sides of the North Canal, stretching from Lutong Bridge on the Sixth Ring Road in the north to Wuyao Bridge in the south. The waterway has a total length of8.6kilometers, an overall land area of10700mu,713 hectares. It was the first project among the11ten-thousand-mu riverside forest parks developed by Beijing to receive approval and is also the earliest forest park opened to the public. The park adheres to the design philosophy of“"green as the body, water as the soul, and forests integrated with water"”, forming a layout of“one river, two banks, six gardens, and eighteen scenic spots”.The forest park, built around the canal docks, is ideal for family outings. It offers outdoor activities such as cycling, jogging, and hiking. There is also a dedicated free camping area where visitors can enjoy nature and breathe fresh air.
Opening Hours:Open all day, free of charge
Ticket Price:Free
Transportation: 938 Buses, including route14 , and the park's special shuttle line, can take you there. The park enjoys convenient transport links and is close to major roads such as the Jing-Tong Expressway, Jingtang Road, Tongyan Expressway, and Jing-Shen Expressway.
Trail Overview:
Location:The trail is located on the non-motorized vehicle lane of XinDi Road within the Grand Canal Forest Park in Tongzhou District. It starts at the Canal Bridge and ends at Wuxing Road.
Length:The road stretches approximately9 kilometers in total length, intersecting with the West Side Road of the East Sixth Ring, Songliang Road, Wuxing Road, and Wuxing Auxiliary Road along the way.
Width:5 meters
Gradient:0
Elevation: average altitude of about43.5 meters
Road surface material: asphalt
Trail type: Urban type; linear
Trail facilities:
Service stations:2
Resting benches:96
Public restrooms:4
Trash bins:49
Signage system:53
Parking lot:2
Exercise intensity:Suitable for walking activities, mildly strenuous
Suitable for:All ages
Friendly reminder:
1.Please keep an eye on your children and avoid playing or running along the riverbank
2.Kayaks, inflatable boats, and similar watercraft are prohibited in the river
3.Do not pick flowers, plants, or trees in the forest park